Journal Junction for Oct. 9

October 9, 2010

Editor's note: Journal Junction does not accept negative sports-related comments in regard to games, players, coaches, etc. The Journal does not publish anonymous calls about signed letters to the editor. Journal Junction comments should be two to four sentences. Longer responses should be sent as signed letters.

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From Hedgesville:

Science has proven eating stink bugs is good for your health, prevents crop loss, decreases traffic on U.S. 340, stops local zoning and gambling, defeats tax levies and lowers welfare fraud and gives strength to Republican tea partiers. Nature is endorsing the Republican Party so chow down!

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From Kearneysville:

As a former employee of Jefferson County Board of Education, I recently applied for substitute aide. I applied for many postings and contacted the main office many times to find out why there were people being approved in the board's agenda when there was no job posting for substitutes. I was never given an answer to the question. ...

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From Bunker Hill:

To the Hedgesville caller: Do not say boo hoo to these single mothers because they didn't think about what they were doing before they jumped into bed with someone. You do not know their story. ... I do not have kids and I am young, but I see the struggle single parents go through. Their child's other parent could have died, just left or whatever the case may be. ...

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From Martinsburg:

For those of you who remember Timmy Taylor from our area - he always stopped to take time to greet people as he drove his little go-kart to get from place to place. He's in Morgantown Hospital, very critical and fighting for his life. I'm asking those of you who remember him to pray for Timmy and everyone to shower him with cards. Timmy Taylor, Room 1056-A, Ruby Memorial Hospital, Stadium Drive, Morgantown, WV 26506.

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From Harpers Ferry:

Thank you to the folks who volunteered their time to clean up approximately 100 bags of trash along Mission Road the other Saturday. This is a busy and dangerous road ... your efforts are truly appreciated!

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From Martinsburg:

To the Hedgesville caller: I'm a single mom because my husband died of cancer. I work two jobs to support my child - I get help from no one. Even when my husband was dying, Hospice and the Red Cross wouldn't help me. I did it all on my own. I paid for my groceries with cash, not an EBT card.

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From Harpers Ferry:

Reminder to all Harpers Ferry Basketball Midget League players and cheerleaders: Sign-ups are every weekend of October at Harpers Ferry Middle School - Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays 2 to 4 p.m.

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From Charles Town:

Manchin knows that the health care plan needs modifications and amendments, and he will fight for what is right for West Virginia. Raese says he will repeal health care, but does not give us his plan. People with cancer, heart disease, HIV and so on will be denied health care for pre-existing conditions if repealed. Children will not get free preventative care that will prevent health problems. ...

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From Jefferson County:

I don't want to pay for sports, ball fields, running tracks, systems to water the grass at footballs fields and the like when we have children going to bed hungry at night in West Virginia. That is what this school levy helps to fund. I am voting "no" and I hope that this levy is defeated to save me hundreds of tax dollars per year. I want my money back and am tired of the government and teachers unions taking our money with their behind-the-scenes campaigns to promote this levy.

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From Martinsburg:

I hope the good people of Morgan County have the good sense not to believe all of the lies, distortions and misrepresentations that caused Berkeley County to turn down zoning two years ago. More than 5,000 cities and counties across America have reasonable, fair and well-managed zoning ordinances that ensure that their citizens live in planned surroundings, not chaotic and traffic-choked gridlock. What is it about West Virginia that makes us think we're more intelligent than the rest of America?

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From Berkeley County:

Gov. Manchin has a 77 percent approval rating in West Virginia. He is a moderate and is fiscally conservative. He is where 70 percent of the American people fall in the political spectrum. His Senate opponent, Mr. Raese, is extreme and uses a Washington Insider's 30-second, negative sound bites in his ads against Manchin, because Raese has no record to run on. ...

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From Martinsburg:

To the person who dropped off the kittens at a doctor's office in Martinsburg: Shame on you! Luckily for their sakes, we are taking care of them.

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From Charles Town:

I need help for my Obama habit. After seeing him on TV every single day, since his inauguration more than 600 days ago, I'm hooked. But it's almost noon and he hasn't appeared yet, reading his teleprompters. Is he OK? I'm worried and getting weak and shaky. ...

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From Falling Waters:

The Eastern Panhandle Youth Football League Colts would like to thank the community for their support at the Spring Mills Walmart. We had a very successful bake sale and appreciate everyone's support. Thank you again for all your help.

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From Harpers Ferry:

West Virginia has been ruled by Democrats for 80 years, and we are always at the bottom of every good list and the top of every bad. Let's get some balance this year. The Republicans have great candidates to choose from, let's give them a chance for a change.

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From Martinsburg:

My husband finally found some remedy for stink bugs - cockroach spray called Bengal, found at a hardware store beside of Golds Gym. It's a little pricey, but after spraying around the door frame, we found many, many dead ones on the porch the next morning. We also sprayed around the windows and doors. It's amazing how it works when nothing else has.

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From Martinsburg:

Was that our Rep. Shelley Moore Capito going on the stage with the GOP big guns rolling out the "new GOP platform" and trying to sell it as America speaking out? Shelley, a train ticket costs $20 round trip from D.C. if you really want to hear the folks you represent speak out - how about a debate or town hall meeting? With the money the GOP spent, there was not a single live town hall during the health care debate, only screened telephone conference calls where your staffer picked which questions were asked.

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From Inwood:

We live on W.Va. 51, west of Inwood, and we were wondering what happened to the Buzz Poland sign that was in front of our house.

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From Martinsburg:

To the caller from Morgan County Sheriff's Department, regarding the need for new vehicles: Would that be for work or personal reasons? Maybe they would help me pick up my children from school, or maybe pick you up and go for lunch on county time and money.

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From Inwood:

I was in Lowe's the other day and saw that they have self-checkout lanes, like Walmart and some grocery stores. People should not use them - let them hire more employees. These companies are taking jobs away from us. We need jobs.

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From Middleway:

I was glad to see my buddy Edgar Mason receive the special legislation recognition award. Edgar has worked hard for the folks of Inwood for many years. And yes, Linda has been an inspiration for Edgar's accomplishments. My friend, may God bless and keep you well.

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From Harpers Ferry:

In regard to the caller from Shepherdstown: I agree that Jefferson County Schools need a dress code for employees. T-shirts, flip-flops and jeans are not professional attire. Some teachers show more cleavage and skin than any of the students do.

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From Marlowe:

I'm just wondering what's going on in this country. A comedian, in character, testifies before Congress, making jokes about illegal immigration. A radio talk show host is running for president in 2012. ... Our president, at the U.N., says diplomacy is still open to Iran, while Iran's president says we're at fault for Sept. 11. I'll get a write-in vote started for Daffy Duck going for 2012.

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From Martinsburg:

I was just wondering about the mayor of Martinsburg how come he is never in the news? Maybe it's because he doesn't do anything for his citizens.